Bidston and St James — Neighbourhood Policing Team
Local policing team in the Merseyside Police area: contact routes, current priorities and public events.
Contact the team
In an emergency always call 999. For non-emergencies call 101 or use Merseyside Police's online reporting.
Recorded crime — June 2026
205 street-level crimes recorded within this team’s boundary.
Compared with May 2026 (182): ▲ 23 (13%) higher. Recorded-crime counts fluctuate month to month.
- Violence and sexual offences82 · 40%
- Shoplifting24 · 12%
- Criminal damage and arson21 · 10%
- Public order21 · 10%
- Anti-social behaviour13 · 6%
- Other theft13 · 6%
- Drugs9 · 4%
- Vehicle crime8 · 4%
Street-level open data from data.police.uk (Open Government Licence v3.0), counted within this team’s official boundary. Locations on data.police.uk are approximate — snapped to anonymised map points near where each crime occurred — so figures are a guide, not an exact address-level count. Captured 2026-08-08.
What happened to reported crimes — June 2026
212 recorded outcomes logged within this team’s boundary.
- Unable to prosecute suspect96 · 45%
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified52 · 25%
- Awaiting court outcome48 · 23%
- Further investigation is not in the public interest5 · 2%
- Further action is not in the public interest4 · 2%
- Action to be taken by another organisation4 · 2%
Recorded outcomes from data.police.uk (Open Government Licence v3.0). A crime and its outcome can fall in different months, so these do not map one-to-one onto the crime counts above. Captured 2026-08-09.
Current priorities
Recent police surgeries and community engagement activity have identified anti‑social behaviour (ASB) and suspected drug use as key concerns among local residents. Residents report that groups of young people are frequently involved in ASB in and around the Mercer Road and Greenfield areas, leading to ongoing nuisance and negatively affecting perceptions of safety within the community. Further concerns have been raised about youths congregating in Greenacres Park, Noctorum, where incidents of ASB and the use of off‑road motorbikes have also been noted. These activities pose risks to public safety and contribute to increased tension within the local area.
The neighbourhood policing team has identified anti‑social behaviour and drug‑related activity as key priorities for the area. Targeted patrols, problem‑solving initiatives, and partnership working with local agencies will be implemented to tackle these issues and enhance safety for the local community. This includes community days of action with multiagency partners throughout the summer months.
Set: 2026-06-04
Public events & surgeries
Community Police Surgery
2026-07-31 · Core Project Clover Drive Bidston Rise
Police Surgery with your local Neighbourhood Officer to discuss community issues.
Event listings reflect the last data refresh — check the official team page before attending.
Nearby teams in Merseyside Police
All Merseyside Police neighbourhood teams →Source: data.police.uk API · Licensed under Open Government Licence v3.0 · Fetched 2026-07-13. BlueLineHub is independent and not affiliated with Merseyside Police.